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THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT GROWING OLDER…

Dear brothers and sisters, every day that passes brings us one day closer to our graves.

Yesterday is gone. We cannot bring it back. The days we have left are unknown, and none of us knows when our final breath will come.

Yet, look at how we celebrate the passing of time.

The Ṣaḥābah (رضي الله عنهم), the companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, were people of tremendous faith and righteousness. They took their accountability before Allah seriously and feared falling short in their duties to Him.

But what about us today?

As another year passes from our lives, we come out shouting:

🎉 “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!”

💔 Happy about what, dear soul?

Are you happy that you have become a year older, or have you considered that you are now a year closer to your grave?

How much of the year that has passed did you spend pleasing Allah?

How many Ṣalāh have you neglected? How many sins have you failed to repent from? How many opportunities to do good have you allowed to pass?

And if Allah grants you another year, what will you do differently?

Dear Muslim, do not let the celebration of another year distract you from the reality of your mortality. Life is a blessing, but it is also a responsibility. Growing older is an opportunity to repent, increase in good deeds, and prepare for the meeting with Allah.

Allah ﷻ says:

اقْتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ حِسَابُهُمْ وَهُمْ فِي غَفْلَةٍ مُّعْرِضُونَ

“The time of their account has approached for the people, while they are in heedlessness turning away.”

📖 Qur’an 21:1

Wallāhi, none of us is guaranteed tomorrow.

If Allah has allowed you to live another year, use that time wisely. Repent sincerely. Guard your Ṣalāh. Give charity. Seek beneficial knowledge. Make peace with those you have wronged. Prepare for the Hereafter.

The real question is not how many years you have lived, but what you have prepared for the day you meet Allah.

May Allah forgive our past, bless the time we have left, grant us sincere repentance, and allow us to meet Him while He is pleased with us.

Āmīn, Yā Rabb al-ʿĀlamīn.

🕊️ EVERY BIRTHDAY REMINDER SHOULD MAKE US ASK: AM I USING MY LIFE TO PREPARE FOR THE HEREAFTER?

ALHAMDULILLAH, ALHAMDULILLAH, ALHAMDULILLAH! 🤲❤️

All praises and thanks belong to ALLAH (SWT) for bringing donors our way to support Tumaini Little Hearts Foundation. 🥹❤️

To everyone who came through for us, supported our mission, and contributed towards feeding the madrasa children and supporting their Islamic education, may ALLAH reward you abundantly. May He multiply your wealth, bless your families, protect you from harm, and grant you Jannah Al-Firdaus. 🤲❤️

Your kindness has brought hope to little hearts and reminded us that we are not alone in this beautiful journey of serving ALLAH through helping others. Every contribution, no matter how small, means so much to us. ❤️

May ALLAH accept your donations as Sadaqah Jariyah, place Barakah in your rizq, and make this charity a source of continuous rewards for you. Ameen Ya Rabb! 🤲❤️

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Feeding little hearts, nurturing young souls, and spreading hope through the mercy of ALLAH. 🤲🌹

ALHAMDULILLAH FOR EVERYTHING! 🥹❤️🤲

DEAR MUSLIMS,

A GENTLE REMINDER BEFORE MARRIAGE.

After considering a person's Deen and character, please take genotype compatibility seriously, too.

Don't focus only on beauty, money, attraction, or how deeply someone makes you feel loved. Marriage is a serious commitment, and responsible planning for your future family matters.

Please, go for a blood test and know your genotype before making marriage plans. Encourage your potential spouse to do the same.

If your results indicate a risk of having children with sickle cell disease, consult a qualified healthcare professional or genetic counsellor to understand the risks and your options.

Remember, this is not about looking down on anyone because of their genotype. Every human being deserves respect, dignity, and love.

It is about making informed decisions before bringing children into this Dunya.

Love is beautiful, but responsibility is part of love, too. Don't wait until your wedding is approaching before asking questions that matter for your future.

May Allah guide us to choose wisely, bless our marriages, and grant good health and ease to our future children.

Ameen. 🤲🏽

Know your genotype before saying Yes to him or Her.

Don’t be the reason you bring a sick kid into this Duniya because of love.

THE GENOTYPE CONVERSATION BEFORE YOU FALL IN LOVE.

AA people might not relate to the same sickle cell risks as some other genotype combinations, but let's be clear: genotype compatibility is about understanding the risks to your future children, not judging anyone's worth.

📌 AA: Generally, children will not have sickle cell disease due to HbS or HbC inheritance from these pairings, though other inherited conditions may still matter.

⚠️ AS: Your partner's genotype matters because some combinations can result in children with sickle cell disease.

⚠️ SS: It is especially important to get professional genetic counselling before planning a family.

THE REALITY?

Love is beautiful, but please know your genotype and encourage your partner to know theirs before making plans for marriage and children.

Nobody chooses their genotype. Nobody deserves to be mocked or made to feel unworthy of love because of it.

Know the facts. Seek medical advice. Make informed decisions together.

DEAR MUSLIMS,

PLEASE STOP FOR A MOMENT AND THINK ABOUT THIS.

As a Muslim,

no matter what you are going through in this Dunya, please do not allow music and entertainment to occupy your heart more than the Qur’an.

Imagine this reality.

You know the lyrics of countless songs by heart. You recognise celebrities by their voices, faces, lifestyles, and stories. You can spend hours listening to music, watching videos, following celebrities, and discussing entertainment.

But when someone asks you to recite a surah from the Qur’an, what happens?

When you stand to pray, do you remember the words you have memorised from the Book of Allah?

When you are alone, struggling with sadness, fear, anxiety, or the problems of this Dunya, does your heart turn to Allah and His words?

Or have you trained your mind to remember songs more easily than the words that remind you of your Creator?

Wallahi, this is something worth thinking deeply about.

And what if one day you find yourself at the end of your life? What if you want to remember Allah but realise that you have spent years neglecting the Qur’an?

We cannot predict what a person's final moments will be like, and we must not claim that listening to music automatically makes the Shahadah difficult at death. But we should all fear becoming so distracted by this temporary world that we neglect preparing for the Hereafter.

Allah says:☝️☝️

﴿أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ﴾

“Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts find comfort.”

📖 Surah Ar-Ra‘d 13:28

Now, let me ask you something.

If somebody took away your phone, your music, your favourite celebrities, and all your entertainment today, what would remain in your heart?

Would you know how to spend your time with Allah? Would you know what to recite? Would you know how to make du‘a? Would you know where to begin in the Qur’an?

Or would you feel completely lost because entertainment has occupied so much of your life?

The saddest part is that some of us know the lyrics of songs we have not heard in years, yet we struggle to remember even a few verses of the Qur’an.

Dear brother, dear sister, this is not a reason to despair. It is a reason to wake up.

If you don't know what to say or do, start small:

• -Open the Qur’an and learn one short surah.
• -Read a few verses every day, with their meanings.
• -Learn the morning and evening adhkar.
• -Memorise the Shahadah and understand what it means.
• -Reduce the entertainment that distracts you from your obligations.
• -Learn about Allah, your religion, your purpose, death, and the Hereafter.

You do not have to change everything in one day. Begin sincerely and keep going.

Allah says:☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

﴿وَاذْكُر رَّبَّكَ إِذَا نَسِيتَ﴾

“And remember your Lord when you forget.”

📖 Surah Al-Kahf 18:24

And remember: celebrities will continue living their lives, songs will continue being released, and trends will keep changing. But our time in this world is limited.

Do not let the things that entertain you become the only things you know. Learn the Book of Allah. Learn your religion. Prepare for the day you return to Him.

May Allah forgive us for the time we have wasted, soften our hearts towards the Qur’an, make His remembrance beloved to us, and grant us a righteous life and a good ending.

Ameen, ya Rabb. 🤲🏽

This reminder is for me before it is for anyone else. Allah knows best.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU FALL IN LOVE.

AA + AA = ✅
AA + AS = ✅
AA + SS = ✅
AA + AC = ✅
AS + AS = ⚠️
AS + SS = ⚠️
AS + AC = ⚠️
AC + SS = ⚠️
SS + SS = ⚠️
SC + AS = ⚠️

Dear brothers and sisters,

love is beautiful, but love alone cannot replace knowledge, medical advice, and responsible decisions.

To those who say, “No matter what, I love him. I love her. We will marry regardless!” please pause and think about your future.

Have you both checked your genotypes? Do you understand what they could mean for your biological children? Have you spoken to a qualified healthcare professional?

Your children won't choose their genetics, but you can take steps today to understand the risks and make informed decisions about their future.

This is not about looking down on anyone because of their genotype. Nobody chooses theirs, and everyone deserves love, dignity, and respect.

The sad reality is that some couples discover these risks only after they have fallen deeply in love or started a family.

So please, don't wait until emotions are overwhelming before having this important conversation.

Get tested. Understand the results. Seek genetic counselling. Make informed decisions together.

Love is important. Your future children's health matters, too.

May Allah guide us towards wisdom, protect our families, and grant healing and strength to everyone living with sickle cell disease.

Āmīn. 🤲🏽

DEAR PARENTS,

WHEN YOUR PATIENCE IS BEING TESTED, REMEMBER THIS.

Your children are tiny human beings who need your love, guidance, and patience to grow and develop.

They have big emotions, but they may not yet have the words to explain what they feel. They are still learning how to communicate, understand the world, and manage their emotions.

So, the next time you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to look at their tiny hands, their little eyes, and their small faces.

Look at how small they are compared to you.

Don't expect them to think, understand, or behave like fully developed adults when they are still learning how to be human.

Dear parents, remember:

• -They need your guidance, not constant shouting.
• -They need correction, but not humiliation.
• -They need boundaries, but also love and reassurance.
• -They need you to teach them how to manage their emotions by learning to manage your own.

Remember, you are the adult. You have a responsibility to regulate your emotions rather than expect your children to regulate them perfectly.

Of course, children need discipline and boundaries. But discipline should teach them, not make them afraid of you.

One day, those tiny hands will grow. Those little voices will become older, and the moments you have with them now will become memories.

So, when your patience is tested, pause. Breathe.

Speak gently when you can, and correct them with wisdom.

May Allah grant every parent sabr, wisdom, gentleness, and the ability to raise children who are righteous, confident, and kind.

Āmīn.

BEFORE YOU MARRY SOMEONE, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.

Before you marry someone, take your time. Don’t let beauty, money, sweet words, or temporary happiness blind you to their character.

Pay attention to how they behave when they are angry.

📌 Do they insult you, threaten you, or become physically abusive?

📌Do they control you through fear, intimidation, or manipulation?

📌 Can they disagree without humiliating you?

📌 Do they take responsibility when they are wrong, or do they always blame others?

📌 Can they apologise sincerely and change their behaviour?

📌 How do they treat people who cannot do anything for them?

Someone’s character is not measured only by how they treat you when they are happy. Pay attention to how they treat you when things don’t go their way.

And please, don’t confuse silence with good character. Some people become quiet when angry because they are trying to calm down, while others use silence to punish and control. What matters is how they manage their anger and whether they treat others with respect.

And if Allah blesses you with children, remember this: your children will not choose their parents. You have a responsibility to make that decision carefully.

Your children deserve a home where they feel safe, where disagreements do not turn into violence, where their mother and father treat each other with dignity, and where love is not mixed with fear.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

«خَيْرُكُمْ خَيْرُكُمْ لِأَهْلِهِ»

“The best of you are those who are best to their families.”

📚 Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 3895

Marriage is not just about finding someone you love. It is about choosing someone with whom you can build a home, fulfil responsibilities, face difficulties, and raise children with good character.

Please, do not ignore serious warning signs simply because you are afraid of losing someone. Love alone cannot excuse abuse, and marriage should never be treated as a cure for a person's harmful behaviour.

Choose wisely. Observe character. Ask questions. Seek advice from trustworthy people. Pray Salat al-Istikharah, and ask Allah to guide you towards what is good.

Because one day, your decision may affect not only your life, but also the lives of innocent children who depend on you.

May Allah grant us righteous spouses, protect families from abuse and oppression, and make us responsible parents who raise children in a home filled with mercy, safety, and the remembrance of Allah. Ameen.

A reminder to myself before anyone else.